Proteus presents two zeitgeist-baiting productions exploring the current obsessions with beauty, celebrity and body image, fusing together burlesque, new circus, multi-media and physical theatre into a total theatre experience.
‘Below Zero' has been created with a team of artists including Mat Fraser and young people from across the South East. ‘Below Zero' includes a comprehensive ‘play day' package and teachers' pack, making it a perfect product for secondary schools and colleges as well as adult audiences.
The critically acclaimed ‘Elephant Man' is back by popular demand and is able to perform in repertoire with ‘Below Zero' – book both in your venue and save 10%! Both shows can also include a free post-show talk.
‘Is this our real national theatre?' The Guardian on Proteus' Summer 2007 Participatory Project, Modern Major General
The Elephant Man Back by demand and available when you want it
A remarkable journey by a remarkable man.......
Devised & Written by Mary Swan & Saul Jaffé Performed by Saul Jaffé Directed By Mary Swan Designed By Sam Pine Music By Paul Wild
The Elephant Man is the moving, poetic and uplifting story of the life of John Merrick. Now in their 25th year of producing professional theatre, proteus are creating a version for the twenty first century. In this highly physical, one man tour-de-force the production will explore the journey of this remarkable man, from an object of curiosity and social revulsion to celebrity. His life and tragic destiny is as relevant today in our image obsessed culture as it ever was, Merrick's story provokes us to examine our own attitudes and the value we place on 'beauty'.
‘A technical and artistic masterpiece' The Stage on Proteus' Spring 2007 tour The Elephant Man
‘If you missed this one-off performance, I am sorry to say you really missed out.' St Neots Today on Proteus' Spring 2007 tour, The Elephant Man
BACK IN 2008!
TOUR SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
VENUE
BOX OFFICE
Saturday 5th April 2008
6pm & 8pm
Lindisfarne Annexe, Alnwick
As part of Further Upstix - The Pride of Place theatre festival
There is still an opportunity to book this show into your venue....
Target Audience: 12+ and ideal for secondary schools, colleges and adult audiences.
Availability: Available when you want it.‘The Elephant Man' can play in repertoire with ‘Below Zero'. DVD of 'The Elephant Man' available on request in Quicktime format.
Space Requirements: Minimum 18' x 18' x 10' high [6m x 6m x 3m high].
Technical: The company tours with its own sound and lighting rig & one technician.
Get-in: 4 hours (1 hour get out). Please note this is an estimate.
Running time: Approximately 85 mins.
Publicity: Posters and postcards included in fee.
For bookings and to discuss your requirements please contact:
